Kawai CA401 vs Roland LX-17
| Kawai CA401 | Roland LX-17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 307 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling |
| Speakers | 40 W | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 87.3 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 87.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 384).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 307).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 74 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland LX-17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.